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River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

2.5 star property
Mountain hotel with restaurant, near The Links at Everline Golf Course

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Exterior
Outdoor wedding area
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Front of property - evening/night
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant, nestled near Palisades Tahoe, offers a tranquil retreat with a scenic terrace and in-room WiFi. Savor the flavors at the on-site restaurant or enjoy an evening drink at the bar.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Ski facilities
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Ski rentals
  • Ski storage
  • Ski passes
  • Terrace
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
BBQ/picnic area

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About the area

Map
2285 River Road, Olympic Valley, CA, 96145

What's nearby

  • The Links at Everline Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Spa at Everline - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Palisades Tahoe - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Alpine Meadows Ski Resort - 21 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Northstar California Resort - 49 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) - 18 min drive
  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 52 min drive
  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 59 min drive
  • Truckee Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildflour Baking Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Chalet - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bridgetender - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KT Base Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffeebar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant

At River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Palisades Tahoe. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Languages

English
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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Front entrance ramp

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
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Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 28 and November 19.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

River Ranch Lodge Tahoe City
River Ranch Lodge
River Ranch Tahoe City
River Ranch Hotel Tahoe City
River Ranch Lodge Restaurant
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Hotel
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Olympic Valley
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant Hotel Olympic Valley

Frequently asked questions

Is River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant currently open?

The property is closed between October 28 and November 19.

Does River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crystal Bay Casino (25-min drive) and Jim Kelley's Tahoe Nugget Casino (25-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant and nearby?

Have fun with onsite winter activities like skiing.

Are there restaurants at or near River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant like?

River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant is located on the waterfront, a short 1-minute walk from Truckee River and 19 minutes' walk from North Tahoe Regional Park.

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Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy and rustic
The location is good just 10 min away from alpine meadows. It is a beautiful view of the river from the room. The room was smaller than it looked in the picture and bathroom was outdated but all functional and rustic feeling to it. I have no complain for good price I paid. Grab and go breakfast was really good and highly appreciated it before hitting the slopes. We dined at the restaurant too. It was a good experience.
Michael, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Yelena, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

james, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Having the Truckee River right outside of your room was wonderful. Really enjoyed sitting on the balcony and have breakfast.
James, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The staff are very friendly and professional. The lodge is on the older side but well maintained. Little things like a drapery hanging off the rod were not really a problem. There are condos across the river that can look straight in to your room so having the window and door open for cool air is a problem. No AC in the warm summer so that is a must. I would stay again, great value for the area.
Kathy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay, our balcony overlooked the Truckee River. A screen was needed for the bathroom window.
Linda, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Rustic/Charming/Great staff
The staff was friendly, accommodating, and just lovely to engage with; from reception (Danielle/Alicia/Stephanie) to Kat at the restaurant and Asa as our server on my birthday. Everyone we crossed paths with during our two week stay was terrific. The Lodge has charm and our room had some minor updates (new fridge and Keurig machine) but if you come here, be sure and ask for a remodeled/updated room. Rustic charm is great and this place has it for sure! Unfortunately, the room we were given had not been repaired/updated/remodeled in many years and because of that the condition of the room and bathroom reflected some neglect. We mentioned our concerns at check out and in a follow up conversation were told the quick fixes were implemented right away…so that tells me the staff care and are very responsive! The food was sublime. Everything I ate was delicious. The prices are comparable to other restaurants in the area, so be prepared. The Truckee River is the big draw and if/when we come back to this area, we’ll want to enjoy this beautiful place again.
Peter, 14-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Beat ! Needs substantial upgrade.
Generally speaking, the place needs substantial upgrading, not just in the rooms (which look to be 1980's vintage) but in the entire property: cracked concrete, peeling paint, this could be an interesting place with some real investment. The restaurant was good with very good bar service
thomas, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

I like this place. It is however like stepping back in time 50 years. Rooms are a little outdated, but the staff is kind and the kitchen is good.
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was very friendly and the bar/restaurant staff were very nice.
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kathleen, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My room over looks the river it was just perfect what I needed to rest and not difficult to get to the ski lifts can take Tart or Mountaineer free transportation. I will definitely stay here again in the future.
Natalie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best New Year’s Trip
It was beautiful! The whole place was covered in snow. Or balcony was at least covered in a foot of snow and felt like a picture from a book! Everything was quiet and peaceful. Also had New Years Eve dinner at the Lodge and it was tasteful
Jennifer, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Staff Great ... beds alittle rough, wobbly. Dissapointed about the river, which is what i was looking forward to , but thats mother nature..Danille was great!,
gary, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing stay. Friendly and helpful staff.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Erika, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Nothing
John, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Had a wonderful dinner in the hotel restaurant by the Truckee River. Room was up to date and clean
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Rooms are too closed to the chimney of the restaurant.
wensheng, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great view
Great place with a great view. Unfortunately it did only have a portable fan and the room got really hot.
Bethsy L, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

River Ranch summer stay
Stayed here for a wedding in Tahoe City area. Very fun atmosphere since this is the take out point for rafting on the Truckee River in June and July. Restaurant is very good but pricey. Room was clean and comfortable. Second floor Rooms with balconies are best. Road noise noticeable during day but not at night. Very friendly and attentive staff. Property a bit worn overall but has a wonderful location and is more inexpensive than many properties in an expensive region.
Taylor, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, nice staff; clean, spacious room. Location on the Truckee River with bike/jogging path; awesome.
Gustavo, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bathroom tiles had mold between them.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Overlooks truckee river and thats the only plus; carpets are dirty, old. I wouldnt stay there again for that price unless i was desperate
chandra, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

LINDA, 2-night trip
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